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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B52E2C — Auburn
#B52E2C is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B52E2C
- fcf3f3
- f3cecd
- eaa8a7
- e18381
- d75e5c
- ce3836
- ac2c2a
- 862220
- 601817
- 3a0f0e
- 150505
Color schemes using #B52E2C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B52E2C FAQ
What color is #B52E2C?
#B52E2C is a shade of auburn in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 61% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B52E2C?
#B52E2C is rgb(181, 46, 44) in RGB, hsl(1, 61%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 76%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B52E2C?
White text on this background reaches 6.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.39:1.
What colors go well with #B52E2C?
Its direct complement is #2CB2B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CB572 and #2C6EB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.